FORD 2012 Expedition v.1 - Manual (Page 140)

Manual seat recliner (if equipped)
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
Pull the seatback handle up to
recline the seat.
Using the armrest (if equipped)
Push the release control to move
the armrest up or down.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2012 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)